Man hospitalised with severe facial injuries after dog attack in Sunshine Coast hinterland
A man has suffered significant facial lacerations when he was mauled by a dog in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
The man in his 40s was at a private campground at Kenilworth when he was attacked by another camper’s dog about 3pm on Sunday.
The dog is believed to have “bit him on the face”, according to LifeFlight.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Paramedics treated him at the scene for what were described as “significant facial injuries”, before tasking a LifeFlight rescue helicopter to take him to hospital.
The helicopter landed in a nearby field and flew the man to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
The injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Originally published on 7NEWS
